[HIGHLIGHTS] Death of little Émile: why could the “effectiveness of the tracking dogs” have been “altered” by the heat?

Aix-en-Provence prosecutor Jean-Luc Blachon says temperatures could have altered the effectiveness of the tracking dogs. 90% of the herd is made up of Malinois shepherds, “ rustic, loyal, intelligent and playful dogs ” The remaining 10% are trained by springers or Saint-Hubert “ more efficient in urban areas, a multi-pass dog, a Swiss army knife ” Each year, the CNICG trains around 250 canines, who will be employed for around eight years.